The 'Heartwood' of a tree differs from 'Sapwood' because heartwood is:
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Correct answer: Filled with tannins and resins and is non-functional in transport
Heartwood is the central, older wood of a tree. It is darker and more durable due to the accumulation of organic compounds like resins and tannins, and it no longer conducts water.
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